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The Drapers Arms, London,

The Drapers Arms

4.7 (1632)
£25 and under
Gastro Pub
44 Barnsbury Street, London, N1 1ER

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for groups
GARDEN BOOKING VIA PHONE OR EMAIL ONLY.

The Drapers Arms is a lovely 1830s pub in a residential area of Islington

Very much a pub we are as welcoming to one person sitting with a beer and a paper as to a group having a special meal. In an informal and relaxing atmosphere we nonetheless take our food, drink and service seriously.

Our food is all freshly prepared and our menu changes every day and across the seasons. With a focus on being enjoyable, honest and seasonal we are also affordable - our wine list available on our website is among the very best in London.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, British
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 6:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 7:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Carte Blanche, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Aurelien Durand
  • Private party facilities
    We have an upstairs dining room that can hold around 60 for a drinks party and 45 for a dinner. A variety of drink and dining alternatives are available. We also accept large parties downstairs and cater for many weddings, birthdays and other celebrations every year.
  • Neighborhood
    Angel
  • Parking details
    Limited number of pay and display bays in the area. After 6.30pm residents bays and single yellow line can be used as well as at weekends.
  • Public transit
    Approximately equidistant from Angel and Highbury & Islington tube stations.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,632 people are saying

The Drapers Arms reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North London

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Drapers Arms offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing quality food" and a "fantastic wine list." Known for its "best roast in Islington," this charming pub combines a "wonderful environment" with "friendly and efficient service." Highlights include the "delicious shared rib of beef" and a "quaint, cozy atmosphere."
1,632 Reviews
  1. julie

    London9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a really lovely meal with clients outside. The staff and food were perfect. Only minor downside was the smell of the bins placed in the otherwise quaint outdoor garden :) Will be back! Julie

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  2. marion

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very efficient and friendly service. Delicious shared rib of beef with great chips

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  3. Vaughan

    London15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great value Sunday lunch. First time but will come again,

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  4. Amy

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meal! Floor staff were super lovely and the food & wine list was top notch. Thank you all.

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  5. Devina VIP

    London14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best roast in Islington. Amazing quality food and a fantastic wine list.

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  6. Alison

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, great service and such a cute local pub. Loads of space and outside area

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  7. Fiona

    Washington, D.C. Area8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food & atmosphere! Particularly recommend the salads, chicken pie, and lime posset. High ceilings and lovely big windows. Only challenge could be noise level.

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  8. Lisa

    New York City71 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed our meal here on holiday in London for the most part. The restaurant is quaint, cozy and bustling in a quiet, seemingly upscale residential area. Our appetizers were tasty and the bread very good. We shared the lamb roast, ordered the pork belly, a steak, a pie and a vegetarian stuffed eggplant entree. The roasts were very moist and tender, their accompanying red and white cabbages, tiny carrots and roasted potatoes were in abundance on the plate, but bland and the potatoes a bit dry. Brownie dessert was warm and fine. The service was efficient but a bit uptight. We were an 8 pm booking and it seemed like they were accomodating us but eager to be done. Waitress sighed audibly in relief when I asked for the check. Also reprimanded for talking outside the restaurant while waiting for our Uber (as it disturbs the neighbors), so keep that in mind if you eat here.

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  9. Margaret VIP

    London7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I had not been to the Drapers for a good few years. It used to be stylish. Now it feels more like cram them in. Pile food on to a plate that is too small rather than use extra crockery to serve veg in. Our waiter was lovely but the lady who brought the food and relish I think would have rather been somewhere else. I don't think I'll rush back for Sunday lunch might try an evening before I write it off

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  10. Ed

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was amazing & accommodating (we had a couple of particular requirements) and the food was superb

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
Google Map for The Drapers Arms

44 Barnsbury Street, London, N1 1ER

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Angel
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 6:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 7:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Limited number of pay and display bays in the area. After 6.30pm residents bays and single yellow line can be used as well as at weekends.
  • Public transit
    Approximately equidistant from Angel and Highbury & Islington tube stations.
  • Payment options
    Carte Blanche, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Aurelien Durand
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    We have an upstairs dining room that can hold around 60 for a drinks party and 45 for a dinner. A variety of drink and dining alternatives are available. We also accept large parties downstairs and cater for many weddings, birthdays and other celebrations every year.
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